Obituaries

Ray Hill

Sep 5, 2015

HILL, RAY EUGENE Ocala - Ray Eugene Hill, a decorated Vietnam war veteran and loving father, passed away on September 5, 2015. Gene, as he was called by family and friends, left behind his loving wife, Kathleen; five sons, Malcolm, Jimmy, Joshua, Tyrell, and Chance Hill; his sisters, Anne, Kristina, and Jaime. Gene was a MACV/SOG Recon Team leader in...

Edith Harding

Sep 1, 2015

Dunnellon - Edith Anna Harding, 83, passed away September 1, 2015.  Edith was one of twelve children, born  on July 21, 1932, in Montreal, Canada, to Charles Edgar Coward and Gertrude Eva LaFountaine. She moved here in 1978 and worked as a switchboard operator in the medical field.  She has been a long time member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....

Alton Johnston

Sep 1, 2015

Ocala - Alton Johnston, 88, passed away September 1, 2015.  Information pending.

Grace Carra

Aug 31, 2015

Grace Carra, 100, passed away August 31, 2015.  Information pending from the Family.

Kenneth Ozier, Sr.

Aug 27, 2015

Ft. McCoy –

Kenneth Eugene Ozier, Sr., passed away at home on August 27, 2015.  Born in Naples, Florida, he has lived in Marion County most all his life.  He worked as a Crane Operator.  He is survived by his father, Elbert “Skip” Ozier, Ft. McCoy; mother, Patsy Emholtz, Ocala; daughters, Charlotte Ozier and Christy Ozier, both...

Clara Cokewood

Aug 27, 2015

Ocala - Clara Marie Cokewood, 103, passed away peacefully August 27, 2015.  Born July 18, 1012, in New Haven, Indiana, to John B. May and Clara Bueter.  She was a Secretary in University Education.  She is survived by her loving daughters, Marilyn A. Hinds, Ocala, Kathleen Sue Hoaglund, New York; and sister, Bernadine May, New Haven, Indiana. She will be...

Yodus Glynn

Aug 26, 2015

GLYNN, Yodus Anna Citra – Yodus Anna Glynn, 74, passed away August 26, 2015.  Born January 10, 1941, in Newton, MA, to Richard McLeod and Estelle Daniels. She has resided in Marion, Levy and Alachua Counties for over twenty years.  She lived her life one day at a time, a long time friend of Bills for 52 years. She worked as...

John Stoner

Aug 25, 2015

Ocala – John Melvin Stoner, 75, passed away August 25, 2015. Born January 30, 1940, in Portland, IN, to Lawrence M. Stoner and Esther Heller.  He has resided in Marion County since 1948. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force as a Aero Medical Specialists and worked as a Machinist in Fabrication most of his life....

John Link

Aug 21, 2015

Ocala –

John Henry Link, 92,  passed away on August 21, 2015 at Legacy House.  Born in Fennville, Michigan, he lived in Ocala most of his life.   He is survived by his wife, Patty Link; sons, John David (Linda) Link of Ocala, and Richard Andrew Link of Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Sue (Freddy) Norris of Valdosta,...

James Barnes

Aug 20, 2015

Anthony, Florida

James William Barnes passed away at Estelle's House on August 20, 2015.  Born in Wadsworth, OH, he moved to Anthony from Leesburg fifteen years ago.  He was an A/C and Diesel Mechanic.   Preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa; he is survived by his son, Marty Barnes; daughter Neva Irene Marsh; and brother, Elbert...

Melody D'Arcangelo

Aug 20, 2015

D’ARCANGELO, Melody Patrice Spring Hill – Melody Patrice “Patty” D’Arcangelo, 55, passed away August 20, 2015.  Born April 30, 1960, on McDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL, to Irby Spears and Mary Rister Spears.  She was a Residential Housekeeper.  Patty is preceded in death by her husband.  She is survived by her sister, Alicia Adkins, Summerfield, FL; and brother, Ronald...

Marion Gillispie

Aug 19, 2015

GILLISPIE, Marion Jean "Jeannie" Citra – Marion Jean Gillispie, 52, passed away peacefully at home, August 19, 2015. Born November 14, 1962, in NY, to Marion Eugene Deutsch and Phyllis Deutsch Hamm.  She was a hard worker, taking on two jobs in restaurants and the farm market store. She enjoyed gardening and refinishing antique furniture.  Jeannie is predeceased by...

Keith Whipple

Aug 19, 2015

WHIPPLE, Keith L. Ocala – Keith L. Whipple, 76, passed away August 19, 2015.  Born August 18, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA, to Louis and Viola Whipple.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired automotive mechanic.  He is survived by his daughter, Kathie Sanzone (Patrick), his son, Michael Jones (Jennifer), his ex-wife, Dianne M....

Kathryn Formella

Aug 18, 2015

FORMELLA, Kathryn Marie Lewis Ocala – Kathryn Marie Lewis Formella, 57, passed away August 18, 2015.  Born January 8, 1958 in Ocala, Florida, to Joseph Robert Lewis and Velma Kate Watson. She has lived here all her life.  She was a Wife, Mother and Homemaker.  She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Formella; son, Ronald Jay Worley II,...

Henry Wieneke

Aug 16, 2015

Henry George "Chuck" Wieneke passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015.  Chuck was born on November 26, 1948 in Warrenton, Virginia, to Gordon and Edna Wieneke.  He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.  As owner of Green Key Farm, he trained and bred thoroughbred horses.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Wieneke;...

Sydney Root

Aug 15, 2015

Summerfield - Sydney Mercedes Root, 22, passed away August 15, 2015.  Born January 30, 1993, in Cleveland, OH, she moved here fifteen years ago.  She is survived by her parents, Daniel Ray Root and Ruth Carol Wilson Root; sisters, Mandy and Brianna.  Graveside service 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

Phyllis Gaudreau

Aug 14, 2015

GAUDREAU, Phyllis Ursin Ocala ­ Phyllis Ursin Gaudreau, 78, passed away August 14, 2015 at Hospice Legacy House. Born October 4, 1936, in Miami, FL, to Fredrick Ursin and Phyllis Talbot Ursin. She has resided in Marion County for twenty-five years after moving from Miami. She was an agent for Delta Airlines. She is survived by her son, Chris Gaudreau,...

Gregory Rice, Sr.

Aug 13, 2015

Ocala, Florida

Gregory Alan Rice Sr., age 60, passed away August 13, 2015.  Born November 28, 1954 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Franklin C. Rice and Geraldine Rice.  As a child, Greg traveled the world with his parents while his father was enlisted in the Air Force as a Navigator.

Greg raised his family...

William Bazemore

Aug 11, 2015

BAZEMORE, William Donald Micanopy – William Donald Bazemore, 82, passed away August 11, 2015. Born August 11, 1933, in Holly Hill, FL, to Lamar Bazemore and Marie James Bazemore. He graduated from University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined W.T. Grant where he was eventually promoted to district management. Later he moved to McIntosh where he was involved in...

Richard Tortora Jr.

Aug 8, 2015

Citra – Richard Douglas Tortora Jr., 28, passed away August 8, 2015.  Born September 6, 1986, in Hollywood, FL, to Richard Douglas Tortora Sr. and Mary Russ Tortora. He grew up in Marion County and loved competing in wrestling and mixed martial arts. Richard competed on wrestling teams at North Marion High School, Oviedo High School, Newberry...